Junior Estimator - Heavy Civil Construction
- Pay
- $75,000 – $125,000 per year
- Location
- United States
- Listed
- 3 days ago
About the role
The expected salary range for this position is $75,000 - $125,000 depending on experience.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.
All staffing agency inquiries must be directed exclusively to internal recruiter Matt Bachman at. Direct contact from agencies to other employees is not permitte d.
Tutor Perini Corporation is seeking a Junior Estimator to join our office Sylmar, CA
About the role
As a Junior Estimator at Tutor Perini Corp., you will have the opportunity to support the estimating team in preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for heavy civil construction projects, including highways, bridges, underground utilities, transportation infrastructure, earthwork, and site development projects. This role is ideal for an early-career construction professional looking to develop expertise in quantity takeoffs, pricing, subcontractor solicitation, and bid preparation.
- Perform quantity takeoffs from plans, specifications, and other contract documents.
- Assist in developing cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and temporary works.
- Review project drawings, geotechnical reports, specifications, and bid requirements.
- Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
- Maintain and update historical cost databases and estimating records.
- Support the preparation of bid packages, proposals, and estimate summaries.
- Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and project walkthroughs as required.
- Coordinate with project managers, engineers, superintendents, and senior estimators to validate construction methods and pricing assumptions.
- Assist with risk analysis, value engineering opportunities, and scope reviews.
- Organize and maintain bid documents, correspondence, and estimate files.
- Help prepare conceptual, budgetary, and detailed estimates for ongoing and future projects.
- Ensure estimates comply with company standards, client requirements, and project schedules.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
- Experience in construction estimating, project engineering, field engineering, or a related heavy civil environment, preferred.
- Basic understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
Our Vision
We strive to be the preeminent full-service civil, building, and specialty contractor by delivering innovative, transformative projects through world-class execution. We are committed to creating lasting value for our customers, upholding the highest standards of safety and integrity, generating exceptional financial results and shareholder value, and fostering a culture where our employees thrive.
Tutor Perini builds extraordinary projects, which need exceptional talent. Join us to help build the critical infrastructure that creates a better world.
Equal Opportunity Employer
About Tutor Perini Corporation
Extraordinary Projects, Exceptional Performance
The world relies on infrastructure - to ensure public safety, maintain a quality of life and support a healthy economy. For more than a century, Tutor Perini Corporation's family of civil construction companies has supported the development and maintenance of infrastructure across our great nation.
We construct and rehabilitate highways, bridges, tunnels, mass-transit systems, and water management and wastewater treatment facilities. In short, we help our clients make "public works" work. Our corporate integrity, financial strength and outstanding record of performance makes us an attractive partner on large, sophisticated infrastructure projects.
From coast to coast, notable projects include The Purple Line (D Line) Extensions in Los Angeles, SR 99 Viaduct replacement tunnel in Seattle, East Side Access projects and the Hudson Yards Platform in New York, Central Subway Third Street Light Rail in San Francisco, and multiple airport expansions and bridge projects.
Extraordinary Projects Need Exceptional Talent
Our Mission
We build critical infrastructure that creates a better world.
From Tutor Perini's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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